Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons minced onions
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 English muffins, split and toasted
  • 8 large fresh basil leaves

Method

  • Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for medium heat (350° to 450°; you can hold your hand 5 inches above cooking grate only 5 to 7 seconds). In a small bowl, combine pineapple, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine pork, bread crumbs, onion, ginger, brown sugar, cayenne, and salt. Shape mixture into 4 patties. Cook, turning once, until slightly charred and cooked the way you like them, about 7 minutes total for medium.
  • Put each burger on a muffin half. Top each with 2 basil leaves, about 2 tablespoons sauce, and the muffin top.